South Asia’s outlook is shaped by both good and bad news in the global economy. Lower commodity prices, a strong recovery in the services sector, and reduced disruptions in value chains are aiding ...

By Tajul Islam On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending all USAID and State Department-funded projects, totaling $60 billion, for 90 days. This decision was ...

owing to their sluggish economic growth and low interest rates; since several exchange rates in East Asia were pegged to the U.S. dollar, wide swings in the dollar/yen exchange rate contributed to the ...

Panaji: The federation of Asian bishops conferences, of which the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, ...

Among the hardest hit were young scholars under 30, with nearly half of new PhD holders in that category unable to secure employment.

Sri Lanka has historically signalled what other countries can expect to face amidst global economic and political shifts. For ...

Trump's transactional nature has US allies in Asia looking for economic levers to ensure the continued flow of US military aid and support.

Tracking the political, economic and social impact of South Korea’s political instability and constitutional crisis. The emergency declaration of martial law by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in ...

The budget is expected to strengthen the South Asian island nation's recovery from a debilitating financial crisis in 2022 that led to its first international debt default, and align with a $2.9 ...

More sustainable management of transborder rivers, groundwater reservoirs and wetlands across South Asia requires significant international diplomatic, financial and technical support. Whether the ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announces first budget since last year's election 2025 economic growth ... 3:42 AM UTC · Updated ago Asia Pacificcategory South Korea calls to avoid impact ...